WHY AM I RUNNING FOR RE-ELECTION AS MAYOR?
There are some tough issues pending that I want to keep working on including the co-op property, transmission lines, landfill wastewater treatment plant and grocery store.
Also I want to bring new initiatives and make sure everyone's voice is heard. While on the Council, I have helped shape the City of Hutto into a place where spirit and values are not ignored. It is my desire to make Hutto an attactive place for business and residential growth.
I first began attending City Council meetings in 2001 and served as Mayor in 2007. During my tenure as Mayor the City of Hutto has accomplished much.
1. The City of Hutto has been recognized with numerous awards for its outstanding excellence and achievements in various areas.
• American Planning Association Chapter "Award for Community of the Year (Honorable Mention)"
• Texas Association of Governmental Information Technology Managers "Excellence Award" recognizing the City of Hutto for contributions in the field of information technology
• The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awarded the City of Hutto "The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award" for meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.
• Texas Municipal League/Texas Association of Counties "City-County Cooperation Award" for the City's role in establishing a regional animal shelter.
• City bond rating upgraded to BBB+ and the ratings reflect S&P's opinion on the stable outlook for the community, as well as the improved financial performance of the City.
• The City of Hutto is now a participant in the National Federal Flood insurance program. Residents of the City of Hutto are now able to purchase flood insurance up to the limits under the regular phase of the program.
2. Education Programs to give residents a more comprehensive view of the City's municipal operation.
• Youth in Government Program
• Hutto Citizens University
• Councils, Boards, and Commissions
• Youth Advisory Commission
3. Innovations to improve and make government service more responsive to all residents and business community.
• Curbside recycling
• Automated meter reading (water)
• Hutto Today – monthly newsletter with Message from the Mayor
• Hutto Highlights – monthly electronic newsletter
• Rec-N-Crew kids' afterschool program
4. Planning for our future
• Gateway overlay ordinance
• Historic design guidelines
• The Crossing of Carmel Creek, community development charette
• Co-op property community development charette
• First comprehensive CIP strategic plan
• Regional WWTP
• Brushy Creek wastewater interceptor
• Clean water State revolving fund and State participation for interceptor
• 5 year strategic plan
• Citizen survey
• Parks, recreation, open space, and trails master plan
• City of Hutto library
• Heart of Texas water contract successfully re-negotiated
• Successful negotiations with Manville water supply on impact fee payments
• New neighborhood watch projects
• Completed highway and road construction – Highway 79, Limmer Loop, FM 1660 south, and County Road 119
6. Special Events
• City of Hutto town hall meeting "Heart of Hutto"
• City's Parks and Recreation Department partners with other organizations to sponsor events for citizens.
• Special Olympics
• Concerts in the Park
• National Night Out
• Park dedications
• Annual "Keep Hutto Beautiful" Trash-Off
• Annual Easter egg hunt celebration
• Movies in the park
• Orange Santa
• Treats on East Street (Halloween)
